Hey guys, continuing on the same theme, I stumbled across CWIT-The Center for Women and Information Technology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) who hosts Computer Mania Day to encourage girls' increased involvement with information technology. While boys are welcome, the focus is on girls because of their continuing under-participation in information technology classes and careers. This program is designed to provide an introduction to information technology applications to different and exciting careers. Students get together in small groups of no more than 25, and the groups rotate between information technology demonstration stations. At each station, the students learn about the application of technology to the world of work through fun and interactive activities. Students also visit tables where high schools present information and encourage recruitment in IT programs.
An adult program complements the day by providing information about causes for girls’ low enrollment in technology courses and what adults can do to encourage girls to embrace technology. I would highly encourage these courses for anyone interested (what a great way to try and make an impact in our already busy lives)
During the afternoon, parents and teachers participate in a series of breakout sessions covering a variety of topics, which help parents better prepare their children to enter careers in IT. Adults receive advice from IT business professionals, state education leaders, and school and college educators. Parents also have the option of visiting several special topic seminars and taking a tour of the campus. To enroll your self or a girl you know please go to http://www.computer-mania.info/
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